We had nine days in Spain and wanted to make the most of it. Our trip began in the outskirts of Madrid. Near the airport, our overnight stay, Barajas was a nice little neighborhood to spend the night. We roamed …
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SANZAC Memorial Kota Kinabalu Malaysia by Karin Burgess
You could be forgiven for passing the SANZAC Secondary College in Kota Kinabulu without either a second look or thought as you do so. But on closer inspection this College in the Capital of Sabah, Malaysia, is a poignant reminder …
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Bustling Berlin, Modern United Germany by Bonnie and Bill Neely
In November we travelled on Viking River Cruises’ Fontane ship on the Elbe River, formerly in the Eastern bloc countries. We spent several days in the former East Berlin and were amazed at what a difference two decades can make, …
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Guilty Pleasures in the Emerald Isle by Victoria L. Cooksey
While planning a recent trip to Ireland, it was easy to find photos, maps, and long lists of things of interest to do, but often information on the cuisine was lacking. I had a few ideas of what to expect, …
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Christmas Creativity Abounds In Paris, Texas by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Paris, Texas, Downtown Association chose Candyland Express for the theme of the 2012 store decorations for the holiday season, but the owners of Spangler’s, an upscale gift shop, did not think the seemingly kid or cartoonish approach to the decor …
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HIDDEN VENICE: THAT SINKING FEELING by John M.Edwards
Unfortunately, Venice is quite literally sinking into the sea. A 1966 project utilizing a series of moveable dams is just not quite enough to protect the city from floods, nor are its rotting pylons. When I arrived in the Piazza …
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Christmas at Longwood Gardens by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Kennett, Pennsylvania, is the home of the most wonderful Winter wonderland anyone could ever wish to see: Longwood Gardens. We had been to this beautiful place in summer when gardens are brimming with beautiful summer flowers and enormous fountains are …
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Wines and Monuments of Languedoc, South of France by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Ancient Romans are often brought to mind in the wine-producing region of AOP Costières de Nîmes. The city of Nîmes, a BCE colony of the Roman Empire, today maintains its rich heritage reflected in the majestic …
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CAODAI CALLING by John M.Edwards
A traveler to an architectural oddity in Tay Ninh, Vietnam, tunes in to the otherworldy call of a wacky bizarro cult “What on my first two visits has seemed gay and bizarre (was) now like a game that had gone …
Fantasy World For Disney World by Lori Campbell
On our recent visit to Walt Disney World, we had the opportunity to stay at Vacation Villas at Fantasy World Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. As we arrived at the Villa, we were pleasantly surprised. It was like our own little …
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